Coin

29-127-38

From: Japan | Kyoto

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 29-127-38
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan | Kyoto
Manufacture Location Shichijo
Period Edo Period
Date Made 1708-1709 CE
Section Asian
Materials Bronze
Description

Obv. 寳永通寳 Ho Ei Tsu Ho. Rev. (Rim) 永久世用 Ei Kyu Sei Yo. "For the Everlasting Use of the World". Minted at Shichijo, Kyoto, Yamashiro Province. 匕条 京都 山城. Also a stamp with the character 珍 Chin (precious) on the bottom left.

Credit Line Purchased from Rev. Edward W. Thwing; subscription of Robert C. H. Brock, 1902

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